Development and clinical application of integrated network management platform for tumor radiotherapy information
Xingwang Gao, Guangshun Zhang, Li Chen, Luosheng Zhang, Shaomin Huang, Xiaowu Deng
Published 2016-04-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2016, 25(4): 395-400. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4221.2016.04.020
Abstract
ObjectiveTo develop a network management system for tumor radiotherapy information that integrates process management and quality assurance functions, and to investigate its clinical value.
MethodsBased on the requirements of radiotherapy process quality assurance and control, the client-server (C-S) pattern, along with SQL SERVER 2008 database structure, international standard DICOM 3.0, DICOM RT, and HL7 protocols, and system hardware and self-developed software in local area network, was adopted to establish the network management system for radiotherapy information, and clinical tests were performed to evaluate the operation performance of this platform.
Results(1) The interactive integrated management platform and client-side functional modules with a uniform interface were developed.(2) The safe and reliable standardized data interface was developed, which could be connected to accelerators, treatment planning systems, and hospital information systems developed by mainstream manufacturers.(3) The modules for radiotherapy process management and quality assurance and management were designed and developed.(4) The platform passed all the tests before operation and had been used in clinical departments for almost 3 years, which confirmed that the system was safe and stable during operation and that all functions designed were realized.
ConclusionsThe integrated management platform meets the requirements for application and management of radiotherapy information and data, improves the overall work efficiency in radiotherapy department and the level of quality assurance and control, and holds promise for clinical application as a good tool for tumor radiotherapy departments.
Key words:
Radiotherapy; Network information management; Quality assurance; Quality control
Contributor Information
Xingwang Gao
Department of Radiation Oncology, the 458 Hospital of PLA, Guangzhou 510602, China
Guangshun Zhang
Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China
Li Chen
Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China
Luosheng Zhang
Department of Radiation Oncology, the 458 Hospital of PLA, Guangzhou 510602, China
Shaomin Huang
Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China
Xiaowu Deng
Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China